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EDUCATION
TEACHING
PlSc 4400, Modern Vegetable Production (3 credits; Fall Semester). A course that focuses on the theory and practice relevant to vegetable physiology and production in the context of US and world agricultural systems.
PSB 2800, Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture (3 credits; Spring Semester). This course will introduce students to the history, definitions, requirements, and transitioning of thoughts and farms to organic crop production. Examples from soils, pest management, animal science, field crops, and horticulture will be used to introduce students to the principles behind organic agriculture in the US and world.
Phillips, N., D. Drost and B. Varga. 2003. Chemical treatments enhance seed germination in Perideridia gardeneri. Acta Horticulturae 618:477-482.Wilson, D.R., S.M. Sinton, R.C. Butler, D.T. Drost, P.J. Paschold, G. van Kruistum, J.T.K. Poll, C. Garcin, R. Pertierra, I. Vidal and K.R. Green. 2005. Carbohydrates and Yield Physiology of Asparagus – A Global Overview. Acta Horticulturae (in press)Drost, D. and D. Wilson. 2003. Monitoring root length density and root biomass in asparagus with soil cores. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 31:125-137.Drost, D.T. 2002.Estimating root length density and biomass in asparagus. Acta Horticulturae 589:287-296.Drost, D.T. 2002. Asparagus cultivar trials in Utah. Acta Horticulturae 589:167-172.Drost, D. and D. Wilcox-Lee. 2000. Tillage alters root distribution in a mature asparagus planting. Scientia Horticulturae 83:187-204.
EXTENSION
Responsible for outreach efforts to vegetable growers across Utah. Significant work is done to help Utah's farmers and ranchers become more sustainable. These are accomplished through:
INTERNATION EXPERIENCES
AWARDS
New Specialist Award. Utah State University Cooperative Extension; 1994
Overall Specialist Award. Utah State University Cooperative Extension; 2005
College of Agriculture – Outstanding Undergraduate Mentor; 2005